plough (one's) own furrow

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plough (one's) own furrow

To do something in isolation; to act without the help or influence of others. Primarily heard in UK. I tried to offer Jonathan help with the project, but he'd rather plough his own furrow.As an artist, I think you should try to plough your own furrow before worrying what other people might want.

The double was initiated in the opening maiden hurdle as he ploughed his own furrow on the wide outside on Define and the tactic worked as he ran on well from the last to beat favourite Paddy The Ref and the game Kilbrittain Flyer.

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